NASE Growth Grant
National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
Up to $4,000
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Quarterly-reviewed micro-grants of up to $4,000 for NASE members
Grants of up to $4,000 for self-employed individuals and micro-business owners who are NASE members. Funds support business expansion through hiring, marketing, equipment, or software. Applications are accepted any time and reviewed quarterly, with about seven awards per quarter (28 in 2025); annual members may apply immediately, monthly members after 90 days of membership.
- Funding type
- Grant
- Level
- Private
- Amount range
- $1,000 – $4,000
- Realistic amount
- $1,000–$4,000 (award amount at NASE discretion; may award less than requested)
- Deadline
- Rolling — apply any time; applications are reviewed quarterly (April, July, October, January)
- Status
- active
- States
- Nationwide
- Payment model
- lump sum
Who qualifies
- Must be an active NASE member in good standing
- Annual members: eligible immediately upon joining
- Monthly members: must have been a member for 90+ days prior to application
- Business must be self-employed or micro-business (typically sole proprietor or very small LLC)
- Must have a documented business plan and clear use of funds
- Dependents of NASE members are also eligible
What it covers
Eligible expenses
- Hiring employees or contractors
- Marketing and advertising campaigns
- Equipment purchases
- Software and technology tools
- Business expansion costs generally
Ineligible expenses
- Personal expenses
- Debt repayment
- Non-business purchases
- Political or lobbying activities
How to apply
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1
Join NASE (if not already a member)
Sign up for NASE membership. Annual members can apply immediately; monthly members must wait 90 days.
~0.5 hrs
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2
Create SMApply account and start application
Access the application portal at apply-nase-gs.smapply.io and create an account.
~0.5 hrs
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3
Document your business and use of funds
Prepare a concise business description and specific plan for how you will use the $4,000 grant (hiring, marketing, equipment, or software).
~2 hrs
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4
Submit application
Complete and submit the online application. No application fee required beyond NASE membership.
~1 hrs
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5
Await quarterly review
Applications are reviewed quarterly. NASE notifies winners; selection is final with no appeals process.
~0 hrs
The hidden cost is NASE membership (~$11–14/month). Monthly members must wait 90 days — join as an annual member to apply immediately. Specificity wins: state the exact expense, dollar amount, and expected outcome.
Deadline & timing
Applications are reviewed quarterly (April, July, October, January). Annual NASE members may apply immediately; monthly members must wait 90 days after joining.
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